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Plastics // Knowledge Base

Why is Recycling “Styrofoam” an Environmental Problem?

Examining the environmental and economic impacts of polystyrene, also known as Styrofoam, as well as tips for reducing or eliminating it.

Ryan Deer | Aug 4, 2021 9:14:00 AM

Plastics // Celebrating Sustainability

Plastic Free July: 4 Tips to Get Started

Plastic Free July provides an opportunity to create a better future through refusing single-use plastic products! Here's how to get involved.

Ryan Deer | Jul 1, 2021 9:40:41 AM

Plastics // Celebrating Sustainability // Environment

The History and Future of The Great Pacific Garbage Patch

Discovered in 1997, the Great Pacific Garbage Patch poses a threat for the future. Learn how plastic pollution is helping the ocean vortex rapidly grow.

Ryan Deer | Jun 3, 2021 10:31:52 AM

Plastics // Thought Leadership // Hard-to-recycle

The Growing Waste & Recycling Problems from PPE, Masks, and COVID-19

Learn about the increased plastic pollution problem as a result of the pandemic and what steps humanity can take to alleviate this growing problem.

Ryan Deer | Mar 24, 2021 5:39:23 PM

Plastics // Knowledge Base

How to Read Plastic Recycling Symbols

Learn how to read each of the seven plastic recycling symbols and how to properly dispose of each one.

Ryan Deer | Feb 10, 2021 5:24:35 PM

Plastics // Thought Leadership

The Plastic Bag Conundrum: A Brief History and Where We Are Now

Learn about the history of the plastic bag, measures that are being taken to help eliminate this type of waste, and tips for saving plastic bags.

Shelby Bell | Aug 4, 2020 4:25:16 PM

Plastics // Cardboard // Glass

Opening Up About the Environmental Friendliness of Packaging Materials

We dive into the packaging industry to determine the eco-friendliness of common packaging materials and what brands are doing to minimize their impact.

Shelby Bell | Feb 25, 2020 4:15:47 PM

Plastics

Update: Diving Into The Plastic Crisis

We're diving into the complexities of the plastic crisis, the actions being taken to help fight it, and the steps your businesses can take to join the fight.

Shelby Bell | Oct 22, 2019 3:41:04 PM

Plastics // Knowledge Base // Paper

The Life Cycle Of Recyclables

In this post, we feature an infographic that details the series of events that occur during the life cycle of your recyclable materials.

Shelby Bell | May 14, 2019 11:42:13 AM

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